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Application and enrollment
Who may apply for SEE?
How do I apply?
What happens after I apply?
Coursework (including evaluation, credit, and audits)
How long is a course?
What is a course session?
How do I count credits in the Spiritual Development Program? And what does it take to graduate?
How am I graded?
Can courses be audited?
Once I graduate, may I still take courses?
If each course meets only five times, how lenient is the attendance policy?
How do I prepare to begin courses?
Where can I order recommended and required reading materials?
Will you allow me to mix and match courses within each session to suit my interests?
Are individual Leadership Development Program courses available to someone who wants a little specialized training?
How much should I expect to pay for tuition and other fees?
What are acceptable methods of payment?
What’s the Love Offering?
Unity Village Campus
What are the accommodations like?
What are the rates for lodging?
When do I check in and check out?
Is food available on campus?
What about off campus lodging?
What’s appropriate attire for campus?
Will I have access to phone, fax, or computer?
Is there a mailing address I can use while I stay on campus?
How do I find Unity Village? Any travel advice?
Will I have access to childcare?
Is smoking allowed?
May I bring my pet?
Does Unity provide special needs assistance?
Licensed Unity Teacher
Who licenses Licensed Unity Teachers?
Is the Spiritual Development Program part of the educational process for candidates for Licensed Unity Teacher?
Will my minister be involved in my training?
How do I apply?
What is a focus area?
May I apply my previous experience to the requirements of the program?
Should I contact Unity or the Association for more information?
What is Child Ministry Week?
Contact Information
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Who is eligible to apply for the Spiritual Education and Enrichment (SEE) Program?
Anyone eighteen or older may enroll in the SEE Program, and no special background of any kind is required. (Because the courses are designed for adults, no facilities for children are available during SEE sessions.) << Back to top |
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| How do I apply?
To apply for SEE sessions at Unity, you must complete the Registration and the Reservation forms found in the catalog. You’ll need to specify the sessions you plan to attend and reserve lodging.
To see if your local Unity church offers week-long SEE courses, click here.
For five-week or longer SEE courses offered by some local churches, contact a Unity church near you.
For online SEE, follow the links from [SEE online Web address].
And if you’re interested in the Leadership Development Program, you may apply for admission only after you’ve completed 120 credits of the Spiritual Development Program. The Leadership classes are only offered on campus at Unity Village, Missouri. << Back to top
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What happens after I apply?
First, expect to receive confirmation from the Unity Reservations office, assuring you that your room has been reserved and the registration process has begun. For any questions about lodging, meals, or travel, please contact the Reservations office at 816-251-3540.
Second, your suggested class schedule will be sent to you as soon as it is prepared. Contact the SEE registrar at 816-251-3535 (e-mail: see@unityonline.org ) if you have questions concerning your classes or book requirements.
You may complete your registration on campus on the Sunday immediately preceding the Monday opening of each SEE session at Unity. Kansas City area students, please register in advance.
Coursework (including evaluation, credit, and audits) << Back to top
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How long is a course?
Weeklong SEE courses offered on the Unity Village campus or at some Unity churches count as ten credit hours each and convene five days for two hours a day.
When held at a Unity church, an individual SEE class has the same credit value as the on-campus class. Classes are generally taught for two hours a week over five weeks. << Back to top |
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What is a course session?
Sessions of classes are offered three
times a year and are identified as A, the first set
of Spiritual Development Program classes; B, the second
set of Spiritual Program classes; and C, the Leadership
Development Program classes.
Within sessions A, B and C are
the first, second and third sessions of classes.
So you’ll complete the Spiritual Development Program
when you’ve attended, for example, the three sessions
of A and the three sessions of B. << Back to top
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How do I count credits in the Spiritual Development Program? And what does it take to graduate?
You may take up to 40 credits per session. When you’ve earned the 220 required credits and 30 elective credits, you’ll be recognized as a graduate of the Spiritual Development Program and receive a diploma. You must complete the accumulation of credits within ten years, however. Credits older than that are obsolete and must be updated for inclusion in a current education program.
Graduates are recognized at a Thursday evening banquet held after every SEE session. << Back to top
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How am I graded?
Final grades are "Satisfactory," "Unsatisfactory," "NC" (No Credit due to lack of attendance), and "I" (Incomplete).
Because courses are condensed into one-week sessions, perfect attendance is required. << Back to top
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Can classes be audited?
Yes, and when you do, you aren’t required to prepare assignments. Audited courses appear on your transcript although you receive no credit for them. Because attendance is so important, if you miss a class you’ll be termed a visitor, and your transcript won’t show that you audited the course. << Back to top |
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Once I graduate, may I still take courses?
We believe learning is lifelong. So we hope you will attend SEE courses as often as you like. << Back to top |
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If each class meets only five times, how lenient is the attendance policy?
Because courses are condensed into one-week sessions, missing a little means missing a lot. Perfect attendance is required of all students wishing to receive course credit. << Back to top |
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How do I prepare to begin classes?
To get the most out of SEE sessions, we highly recommend reading as many of the required books as possible before you arrive. Once you’re here, you’ll want to pace yourself in your studies, leaving time for reflection as you begin to integrate the material into your spiritual life. << Back to top |
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Where can I order recommended and required reading materials?
Books published by Unity House are hyperlinked and available for purchase in our online store. The bookstore located at Unity Village carries additional books, some of which may be listed as required or recommended reading. To purchase books from the Unity Village Bookstore, please call 816-251-3578 Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. << Back
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Will you allow me to mix and match classes within each session to suit my interests?
We want you to be responsible for your learning and achieve the objectives you’ve set for your spiritual growth. Chances are, the curriculum we recommend will help you reach those goals, and we’ll be glad to help you make changes in your schedule according to your special interests.
Please note that altering the recommended schedule may mean you’ll have to attend more sessions to fulfill your graduation requirements. We hope you’ll understand that upholding the highest standards for everybody means we can’t make exceptions. << Back
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Are individual Leadership Development Program classes available to someone who wants a little specialized training?
The Leadership Development Program is an advanced course of education for those who wish to achieve a leadership level in spiritual development. Completing the Spiritual Development Program is a prerequisite for enrolling in any Leadership Development courses. << Back to top |
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| How much should I expect to pay for tuition and other fees? There are two pricing packages.
Distance Learning Online Self-Study and Interactive Classes
- Self-study fee: $19.95 for course access. $10 per credit up to 8 credits is optional.
- Interactive fee: $150 (includes 10 credits)
On-campus Spiritual Education and Enrichment (SEE) classes
Accommodations are available if you choose to stay on-campus during your week of classes. Private and shared rooms in the cottages, motel and new Spiritual Life Center are available. Rates for the week include meals. A $100 deposit is required at the time of registration with the balance due upon arrival.
Classes
Fees are to be paid at the Reservations office. A $100 deposit is required at the time of registration, with the balance due upon arrival. Refunds are available only until the first class begins.
1 class |
$150.00 |
2 classes |
$250.00 |
3 classes |
$325.00 |
4 classes |
$325.00 |
Note: A $25 graduation fee is assessed for graduates of the Spiritual Development and Leadership Development Programs. This fee includes the cost of one graduation photo and a graduation certificate and will be collected by the SEE registrar during registration for the last session. << Back to top
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What are acceptable methods of payment?
Checks, cash, or credit card-MasterCard, Discover, American Express, or Visa-are accepted at the Bookstore, the Retreat Center, Unity Inn, and for the SEE Love Offerings. << Back to top |
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What’s the Love Offering?
Love offerings help keep our programs affordable. Since its inception by the Fillmores, Unity has operated on a love-offering plan, encouraging people to determine the form and amount of their gifts and bless them to continue God’s work. Love offerings received at the Thursday banquets will help Unity provide Spiritual Education and Enrichment Programs that spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and intellectually renew students. << Back to top |
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Unity Village Campus
What are the accommodations like?
Accommodations include private and shared rooms in the cottages, motel and new Spiritual Life Center. Rates for the week include meals. A $100 deposit is required at the time of registration with the balance due upon arrival. If you have a roommate preference, indicate your choice when you register-and be sure both of you include deposits with your reservations. << Back to top
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What are the rates for lodging?
Accommodation rates depend on where you stay (cottage, motel or Spiritual Life Center) and whether you choose to share a room or request a private room.
The rates do include all meals and free use of the swimming pool during the Summer Season. Golf is available at a special rate. A room deposit of $100 is required in advance and $75 is refundable if cancellation is made by letter at least four weeks before the first day of a SEE session. If cancellation is made in less than four weeks, $50 will be refunded. The balance is due upon arrival at Unity Village.
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When do I check in and check out?
Check-in begins after 1 p.m. on Sunday. While classes are over at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, checkout is before 11 a.m. on the following Saturday. << Back to top |
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Is food available on campus?
All meals (including vegetarian selections) will be provided at Unity Inn. No special diet menus can be prepared, and we cannot store medications or food for guests.
A limited number of small refrigerators are available for in-room storage of medications and special food. These are provided on a first-come, first-served basis so please request one when you register if needed. If you would like to request a room rate without meals, please contact Reservations at 1-866-348-6489 or 1-816-251-3540 or email reservations@unityonline.org.
Vending machines for beverages and snacks can be found throughout our campus in common areas. << Back to top |
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What about off-campus lodging?
If Unity accommodations are filled or you prefer to stay off campus, please contact the Reservations office for assistance. You will be responsible for your transportation to and from the campus facilities. << Back to top |
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What’s appropriate attire for campus?
Casual clothes and comfortable walking shoes are suitable for most activities-although you may want to pack something special for the Thursday evening candlelight dinner.
We recommend a sweater and a raincoat for spring and summer activities and a warmer coat for the fall.
The lodging area has laundry facilities. Otherwise, because the only available transportation is by taxi and the nearest shopping center is approximately two miles away, we suggest that you come well supplied with personal items. << Back to top |
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Will I have access to phone, fax, or computer?
Unity’s telephone number is 816-524-3550. Voice mail is available in motel rooms but not in cottages. The Reservation’s office fax number-816-251-3556-is for incoming personal mail and information or for sending personal mail while you are staying at Unity Village. There is a nominal fee for sending or receiving faxes.
Computers with printers and Internet access are available in the Unity Library. << Back to top |
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Is there a mailing address I can use while I stay on campus?
While at Unity Village, your address will be:
Unity
c/o Reservations Office
1901 NW Blue Parkway
Unity Village, MO 64065-0001 << Back to top |
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How do I find Unity Village? Any travel advice?
Unity Village is fifteen miles southeast of downtown Kansas City-near Lee’s Summit-and forty-five miles southeast of the Kansas City International Airport.
By automobile, take the Colbern Road/Bannister Road exit off Missouri 350 Highway and drive east on Colbern to the Unity campus entrance.
Other modes of transportation:
If you're not driving, ask your travel agent for air, rail, or bus schedules to Kansas City, Missouri. Amtrak has limited east-west service to Lee's Summit. Check with your travel agent for the current schedule. Greyhound/Jefferson bus transportation can be arranged through the downtown Kansas City bus terminal located on Troost. Taxi fare from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and other transportation terminals to Unity Village is expensive, because of the distance.
We recommend the following shuttle services:
KCI Shuttle: 800-243-6383
Quick Silver: 800-888-8294
Serving You, LLC: 816-522-3582
When making travel arrangements, note that you’ll need to be on campus by 5 p.m. on Sunday, and that all required classes and activities end at 5:30 p.m. Friday. << Back to top |
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Will I have access to childcare?
Since all programs are planned for adults, no facilities are provided for the care of children under the age of eighteen. << Back to top |
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Is smoking allowed?
All areas inside Unity Village buildings and Unity vehicles are designated smoke-free, including motel rooms and cottages. There are designated smoking areas outside most buildings; a list of these areas will be available to you on arrival. << Back to top |
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May I bring my pet?
While special-assistance guide dogs are always welcome, Unity provides no facilities to care for pets. Animals are not permitted in the motels or cottages. Please make other arrangements for your pet while you’re on the Unity campus. << Back to top |
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Does Unity provide special-needs assistance?
We can accommodate guests who use wheelchairs or walkers when they are accompanied by a responsible companion. Many of our outside steps have portable ramps, and elevators are available in the major buildings. If you have a special physical requirement, please contact the Reservations office at 816-251-3540. << Back to top |
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Licensed Unity Teacher Who licenses Licensed Unity Teachers?
Licensed teacher education is a joint project of Unity and the Education Department of the Association of Unity Churches. The Board of Trustees of the Association approves licensing for each candidate. << Back to top |
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Is the Spiritual Development Program part of the educational process for candidates for licensed Unity teachers?
Yes. Candidates for licensed Unity teachers must successfully complete all of the courses offered in the six sessions of the Spiritual Development Program, which is the prerequisite for the Leadership Development Program. << Back to top |
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Will my minister be involved in my training?
Your Unity minister plays an important role in your candidacy and training. He or she recommends you to the program and consults with the Association’s Licensed Teacher Coordinator and with you about your course of study. << Back to top |
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How do I apply?
When you’ve completed at least 120 credits of Spiritual Development courses, send a letter of intent cosigned by your Unity minister to the Association’s Licensed Teacher Coordinator. Your letter should indicate your desired focus area (administration, pastoral care, youth education, or adult education) and request an application for admission to the Leadership Development Program.
In response by mail, you’ll receive a packet of information containing an application, practicum requirements, and the Skills Demonstration Seminar requirements. Complete and return the application materials to be considered for candidacy.
Please contact the Licensed Teacher Coordinator for help with or clarification of the application process. << Back to top |
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What is a focus area?
Choose to focus your training on administration, pastoral care, youth education, or adult education-depending on how you envision carrying out your Licensed Unity Teacher ministry. A minimum of one year’s training is required for the adult education focus. The other focus areas require a year-and-a-half or more of study. << Back to top |
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May I apply my previous experience to the requirements of the program?
All credits earned for the Leadership Development Program must be accrued after your start date in the Program. Previous experience in any focus area-whether it’s on the job or in the classroom-will not count toward your credit requirements. << Back to top |
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Should I contact Unity or the Association for more information?
You may contact either. Call 816-524-3550 or phone the Unity Institute office directly at 816-251-3535. E-mail see@unityonline.org. You can reach the Association of Unity Churches Education Department at 816-524-7414, ext. 326, e-mail ltc@unity.org or write to the Licensed Teacher Coordinator, Association of Unity Churches, PO Box 610, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063. << Back to top |
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What is Child Ministry Week?
Child/Teen Ministry Week is offered during the summer Leadership Development Program term for elective and specialty credits. Open to everyone who ministers to children and teens. << Back to top |
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Contact Information
How can I contact Unity?
Unity office hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Central time), Monday through Thursday. When an SEE session is in progress, classes will be scheduled Monday through Friday. Reach Unity at 816-524-3550 or the Unity Institute office directly at 816-251-3535. The fax number is 816-251-3555, and the e-mail address for SEE is see@unityonline.org. << Back to top |
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